conquer.
To defeat in combat; to subjugate.
Meaning & usage
To defeat in combat; to subjugate.
To become a leader, decisive factor or champion in an area.
With her successes, she has truly conquered the committee, all of whose members now defer to her on most issues.
It was his campaign manager's strategy that truly conquered the election for him.
To acquire by force of arms, win in war; to become ruler of; to subjugate.
In 1453, the Ottoman Empire conquered Constantinople.
To overcome an abstract obstacle.
Today I conquered my fear of flying by finally boarding a plane.
to conquer difficulties or temptations
To gain, win, or obtain by effort.
to conquer freedom; to conquer a peace
Where this word comes from
From Middle English conqueren, from Old French conquerre, from Late Latin conquaerere (“to knock, strike; to search for, procure”), from Latin con- + quaerere (“to seek, acquire”). Displaced native Old English oferwinnan.
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